Discard the skin and any bones from the trout. Break the fish into pieces and pulse in the food processor until finely chopped (but not puréed). Transfer to a bowl; stir in the rest of the ingredients and add salt to taste.

Makes about 3 3/4 cups of spread.

NO EFFORT Serve with crackers.

LOW EFFORT Along with the crackers, serve 1/4-inch-thick slices of hothouse (seedless) cucumber.

MO’ EFFORT Add a third accompaniment: thin slices of Granny Smith apple. Toss the slices in lemon juice immediately after cutting to keep them from turning brown.

Make-Ahead Factor

The trout dip can be made 2 days ahead and kept covered and refrigerated. The cucumber can be sliced, wrapped in damp paper towels, and kept in a resealable plastic bag in the refrigerator for 1 day.